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"I know I f**ked up. I killed my father": murder accused to garda

Date
2020-01-16

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Lucan

County
Dublin

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, 48‑year‑old Mark Tims admitted killing his father, Anthony Tims, but denied murder. He told Garda Colm Harrington that he had a heated argument over a burnt breakfast and that his father's repeated complaints about drinking had provoked him. Tims claimed he struck his father with a cup, then kicked him when he fell. He said he felt his head "boiling" and "freaked" during the incident. Garda Aine O'Sullivan recorded that Tims described his father's death as a result of blunt‑force trauma, noting that the body had multiple fractures and bruises. The trial heard that Tims had pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. The case is proceeding before Mr Justice Tony Hunt with a jury of twelve. The court has not yet delivered a verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "I know I f**ked up. I killed my father": murder accused to garda. Charges or matters: manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of his father Anthony 'Tony' Tims at the home they shared at Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on July 13, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

July 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
Sunday July 15, 2018 Incident
2020-01-16 Publication

Case subjects

Unnamed 48-year-old

Accused

Charges: manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of his father Anthony 'Tony' Tims at the home they shared at Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on July 13, 2018 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty